Trooper Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 I've been looking around, I believe it was a made-for-TV movie, but does anyone have any clue if "An Ungentlemanly Act" is available on video anywhere? It's been absolutely ages since I've seen it. (For the probably many of you unfamiliar with it, it tells the tale of the defenders of the Falkland Islands during the Argentine invasion. Seemed pretty accurate to me) There was also a black-and-white movie about a British sub (About 1955) that hit a WWII mine, settled on the bottom and waited for a rescue. Anyone remember it? It seems a little topical right now. Incidentally, in the movie, bad weather forces the abandonment of the rescue, and the crew dies. I just wish to say that I thought that Ryan degenerated into standard hollywood tripe after the first 20 minutes. NTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Another pre-twentieth century war film well worth seeing is the Russian 6 hour two-part version of War and Peace, made in the '60s. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 While I think of it, I have two new submissions for best War Movie.. The Mouse that Roared. (A duchy about a fifth the size of Lichtenstein declares war on the US in the hopes of losing and getting post-war aid, but unfortunately wins.. Stars Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, with a guest appearance by Peter Sellers.. (Shades of Alec Guinness in this one) Also, Army of Darkness. A classic. NTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horo Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Bridge on the River Kwai is one of my favorites, portraying leadership that most people can only watch in movies. Patton (except that both sides use the same, modern armor. M48's?) Full Metal Jacket Saving Private Ryan How about the Seven Samurai? No mention yet in this posting, and a truly great movie. This was remade as The Magnificent Seven, a western. Also a great flick. ------------------ Ugati: You despise me, don't you Rick? Rick Blaine: If I gave you any thought I probably would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Babra Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 I do hate to disillusion you all, but the best Samurai film by a long mile is Kurosawa's "Sanjuro", though the Seven Samurai is a darn close contender. ------------------ There are two things you should never do: Never get involved in a land war in Asia; and Never try to out-kill a Sicilian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaster Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Formerly Babra: I do hate to disillusion you all, but the best Samurai film by a long mile is Kurosawa's "Sanjuro", though the Seven Samurai is a darn close contender. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sanjuro is probably one of the more accessible and entertaining of Kurosawa's movies. It's funny, Toshiro Mifune plays a character most westerns will understand, and it has decent action. I just saw it two nights ago on the Criterion DVD which I highly recommend. ------------------ --- I am Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorak Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 umm, not really a movie. But I thought a good little mini-series was the Sharpe films. England vs. France Sharpe's Honor Sharpe's Gold Sharpe's Eagle I believe there were 4, but I can't recall the name of the other one. Lorak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaster Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Sharpe's Battle (1995) (TV) Sharpe's Company (1994) (TV) Sharpe's Eagle (1993) (TV) Sharpe's Enemy (1994) (TV) Sharpe's Gold (1995) (TV) Sharpe's Honour (1994) (TV) Sharpe's Justice (1997) (TV) Sharpe's Mission (1996) (TV) Sharpe's Regiment (1996) (TV) Sharpe's Revenge (1997) (TV) I like them as stories but due to the limitations of TV the battles always seem a bit sparse. The Waterloo episode especially so. In the small unit actions it's pretty entertaining stuff. ------------------ --- I am Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorak Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Thanks Disaster, Ture, I never looked at them as any thing more than entertaining. Lorak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 I am happy to see Full Metal Jacket mentioned here several times as I thought it was a MUCH better movie than Platoon and was the one that should have received the Academy Award. But of course, Hollywood having embarrassed itself by having already given it to Platoon the year before, could not bring itself to give the award to two Viet Nam movies two years running. No, no, quite impossible...can't hear of it... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 Trooper wrote: The Mouse that Roared. Army of Darkness. Well, if you count those as war films, you might well include one of the best films ever made: "Doctor Strangelove". - Tommi [This message has been edited by tss (edited 08-16-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveman Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 I'm glad to see some votes here for The Beast... I've never come across anyone else who's even heard of it before. Not so much a movie about war, more of a movie set during one. It follows the story of a Soviet tank in Afghanistan that's pursued by Mujahadeen (spelling?). If nothing else, I think the director gets kudos for all the scenes shot inside the tank, which I believe was actually a slightly larger mockup used for those scenes. If you can get past the Russians all speaking english it's a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted August 16, 2000 Share Posted August 16, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lorak: umm, not really a movie. But I thought a good little mini-series was the Sharpe films. England vs. France Sharpe's Honor Sharpe's Gold Sharpe's Eagle I believe there were 4, but I can't recall the name of the other one. Lorak<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, I loved the Sharpe's series.. Do you remember this one, though--Piece of Cake-- Story of the Phoney war and Battle of Britain following a spitfire squadron. Pretty neat British televison mini series but unfortunately, the squadrons in France should have had Hurricanes--Dowding refused to allow his precious spits wasted in France..I would like to see this one aired again.... ------------------ Land Soft--Kill Quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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